Contracting
Technical Assistance Center Compliance Checklists Acronyms & Definitions
The Modoc National Forest Contracting is part of the Northern California Acquisitions Service Area, (NCASA). Services for forest contractors have been consolidated to enable each forest to have contracting experts handle all aspects of the contract process. This should streamline the process for contractors and make the experience consistent from forest to forest.
The Northern California Acquisitions Service Area, (NCASA) Team serves the Klamath, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests. Through contracts, agreements and commercial purchases NCASA does its part to help manage public lands in national forests and support fire suppression efforts.
What major products and services does the Forest Service purchase from vendors and contractors?
- Natural resource services and conservation service
- Construction of structures and facilities
- Maintenance, repair or alteration of real property (incl. restoration of roads and bridges)
- Lease or rental of facilities
- Janitorial services
- Transportation and charter services
- Professional, management and administrative support services
- Lease or rental of equipment
- Special studies and analyses
- A&E services
- Fire and aviation support services and equipment
- Information technology
Getting ready to do business with the Forest Service…
1. Obtain a UEI number
On April 4, 2022, the unique entity identifier used across the federal government changed from the DUNS Number to the Unique Entity ID (generated by SAM.gov). Please go to SAM.gov to acquire your UEI Number at SAM.gov | Home
2. Register with 'System for Award Management'
You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be awarded a government contract. Vendors must renew/update their data annually to keep their SAM registration active. Detailed information about SAM is available at www.sam.gov
Other Vendor Resources
There are many websites and resources to assist businesses in understanding doing business with the Federal government. There are many unique aspects such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations that govern how the Federal government issues solicitations for work and writes the contracts that result from the solicitations. The resources that can help in understanding doing business with the Federal government include –
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) – Located in every state PTAC’s assist businesses in understanding how to prepare bids and proposals on Federal government contracts. To locate the appropriate state PTAC go www.aptac-us.org/new/ and under “Government Contracting Assistance” use the link to “Find a PTAC.”
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) – Organized in association with the Small Business Administration, the SBDC’s provide general assistance on business structure, and how to obtain business loans and surety bonding. Some assistance is provided regarding Federal government contracting too. Find the nearest SBDC
Small Business Administration (SBA) – The SBA is the Federal Agency tasked with assisting small businesses to be successful. SBA’s general website is available as www.sba.gov. There is also an SBA website that deals specifically with Doing Business With the Federal Government
Incident Procurement Information
Information on Incident Procurement for Region 5 can be found at: www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/
Please Note! Training is Required: Vendors (engines, water tenders, fallers, mechanics, pick-ups w/driver, crew busses, dozers, and excavators) seeking work during fire incidents must complete 8 hours fire refresher and fire shelter training annually. Upon completion, each individual will receive proof of their training. This is only good for the individual who actually took the training. Proof of completed training must be carried by each operator while under hire. Information on Region 5 Incident Procurement including the times, dates, and provider of this training will be posted at the above website.
Contact Us
NCASA – Redding Office (530)226-2500
3644 Avtech Parkway
Redding, CA 96002
NCASA – Susanville Office (530)257-2151
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130